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Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez

Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez. Emmett Till, Emmett Till,His name will be a legend we all know.From Chicago to MississippiTo see his Uncle MoseWe won't see little Emmett anymore.. Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez. A few days in TallahatchieEmmett with his little palsTo a Money, Mississippi grocery store to buy.They bought bubble gum and candyFrom the woman in the store;They turned to leave, Little Emmett said goodbye..

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Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez

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    1. Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez Folks listen to this story It’s one the world should know Of a Negro boy 14 named Emmett Till. From Chicago to Mississippi To see his Uncle Mose We won’t see little Emmett anymore.

    2. Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez Emmett Till, Emmett Till, His name will be a legend we all know. From Chicago to Mississippi To see his Uncle Mose We won’t see little Emmett anymore.

    3. Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez A few days in Tallahatchie Emmett with his little pals To a Money, Mississippi grocery store to buy. They bought bubble gum and candy From the woman in the store; They turned to leave, Little Emmett said goodbye.

    4. Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez His little pals said to him What’d you mean there saying goodbye To the woman in Money grocery store? They said she’s good-looking Emmett said ooh-hoo you’re right And that remark cost Emmett Till his life.

    5. Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez Emmett Till, Emmett Till, His name will be a legend we all know. From Chicago to Mississippi To see his Uncle Mose We won’t see little Emmett anymore.

    6. Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez ‘Cause on the following Sunday They say about 2:00 am Two bad men came and knocked on Mose’s door. They said to Uncle Mose, "We’ve come to get the boy; He whistled at that woman, he must go."

    7. Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez He was taken to a stable Beaten, shot right through the head All one could hear were the blows and Emmett’s cry. Last words were “Momma, save me, Have mercy on me, Lord.” The blows still fell but little Emmett had died.

    8. Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez Emmett Till, Emmett Till, His name will be a legend we all know. From Chicago to Mississippi To see his Uncle Mose We won’t see little Emmett anymore.

    9. Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez Weights were placed upon his body, In the river they did fling, Believing their foolish crime they’d hide. But in time the body came afloat Still wearing Daddy’s ring; Ring and feet Uncle Mose identified.

    10. Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez The bad men went to trial, Sat and grinned and smoked and chewed; As the fearful witnesses all did testify. Jury out 65 minutes, Returned verdict in hand . . . “Not Guilty” was their very prompt reply.

    11. Death of Emmett Till by Joan Baez Emmett Till, Emmett Till, His name will be a legend we all know. From Chicago to Mississippi To see his Uncle Mose We won’t see little Emmett anymore. No, we won't see little Emmett anymore.

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